{"id":4739,"date":"2023-04-05T07:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T07:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/?p=336"},"modified":"2023-10-13T18:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:54:47","slug":"conference-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Conference Planning Checklist- Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\r\n<p>Organizing the conference can be a daunting task, there are a lot of tasks that need your attention and without proper planning, you may not be able to get the results that you might be expecting. With so many things happening at the same time as an event organizer you might feel overwhelmed, and lose sight of important tasks so to avoid that from happening it is important to have a conference planning checklist. A checklist for organizing a conference will keep you on track throughout the planning process and you will be able to host an effective and successful conference.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Further in this blog, we will be sharing a robust conference planning checklist and some of the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of conference planning. If you are planning to organize a conference in near future then this blog can be a perfect guide for you, so continue reading below.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#Step-by-step_Conference_Planning_Checklist\" >Step-by-step Conference Planning Checklist\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#1_Decide_Your_Conference_Objective\" >1. Decide Your Conference Objective\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#What_is_the_main_object\" >What is the main object?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#Target_Audience\" >Target Audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#2_Choose_the_Conference_Date_And_Time\" >2. Choose the Conference Date And Time\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#3_Set_Your_Conference_Budget\" >3. Set Your Conference Budget\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#4_Select_the_Conference_Platform\" >4. Select the Conference Platform\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#5_Invite_Speaker_And_Panelist_To_Conference\" >5. Invite Speaker And Panelist To Conference\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#6_Create_Promotions_And_Marketing_Strategies\" >6. Create Promotions And Marketing Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#7_Prepare_For_On-Sight_Management\" >7. Prepare For On-Sight Management\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#8_Find_Sponsors_And_Vendors\" >8. Find Sponsors And Vendors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#9_Evaluate_Insights\" >9. Evaluate Insights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#10_Follow_Up\" >10. Follow Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/conference-planning-checklist\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stepbystep-conference-planning-checklist%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_Conference_Planning_Checklist\"><\/span>Step-by-step Conference Planning Checklist\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are new and wondering how to host a successful conference here is a checklist for organizing a conference:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4748\" src=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Step-by-step-Conference-Planning-Checklist-.png\" alt=\"Step-by-step Conference Planning Checklist\u00a0\" width=\"685\" height=\"468\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-decide-your-conference-objective%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Decide_Your_Conference_Objective\"><\/span>1. Decide Your Conference Objective\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deciding the objective of the conference is the first step of the conference event planning checklist. You can&#8217;t create a conference planning checklist without having a clear agenda or objective for the conference.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For the first step of the conference planning checklist, you have to make essential decisions that include:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_main_object\"><\/span><strong>What is the main object?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before taking any major deductions regarding the conference the first thing that you should decide is your goal or objective, why are you hosting this conference? Is it to generate leads? Do you want to share some knowledge? Asking all these questions will offer you clarity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Audience\"><\/span><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that you are aware of your main objective of the conference, the next question that you need to ask is who is your target audience and how you are going to reach them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-choose-the-conference-date-and-time%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_the_Conference_Date_And_Time\"><\/span>2. Choose the Conference Date And Time\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deciding the right date and time is crucial for the conference preparation checklist. Once you have a clear date and time the process of conference event management becomes easy. As an event organizer, you will know how much time you have in hand for making all the necessary preparations. Because the date and time of your conference will impact the number of individuals participating at your conference, make sure you are researching and deciding the time that can be best suitable for your audience. Check all the upcoming events from your industry before deciding your dates so that your event doesn&#8217;t overlap with your competitors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4747\" src=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Choose-the-Conference-Date-And-Time.png\" alt=\"Choose the Conference Date And Time\u00a0\" width=\"685\" height=\"468\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-set-your-conference-budget%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_Your_Conference_Budget\"><\/span>3. Set Your Conference Budget\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The next step for our conference planning checklist is selecting the budget for the conference. Setting a budget will help conference event planners in making decisions like which conference platform they can opt for, or what<a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/in-person-event\/guide-to-event-registration-and-ticketing\/\"> event registration system<\/a> can be suitable according to the budget, it will also help in making decisions regarding vendors and venue for the event.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deciding the budget will also help in making other decisions of conference event planning checklists like promotions and marketing strategies and their funds etc.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-select-the-conference-platform%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Select_the_Conference_Platform\"><\/span>4. Select the Conference Platform\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The next major step of the conference preparation checklist is deciding the conference platform. If you are hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you will have to decide on the platform for it. A <a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/hybrid-conference-platform-uae\">hybrid conference platform<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/virtual-conference-platform-uae\">virtual conference platform<\/a> that is reliable and offers various robust features will help host a successful virtual and hybrid conference.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4746\" src=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Select-the-Conference-Platform.png\" alt=\"Select the Conference Platform\u00a0\" width=\"685\" height=\"468\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some of the features that you should look for in your conference platform.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Customization: It is an essential feature as every conference is different and has a different objective so it becomes crucial to choose a platform that allows you to represent your brand through customization features.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Third-Party Integration: Third-party integration is also a crucial feature as an event organizer might want to integrate social media platforms for promotions or <a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/solutions\/event-registration-ticketing\">event ticketing or registration platform<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Breakout Rooms: Breakout rooms are a must-have for conference platforms as it allows them to split attendees into smaller groups for discussions.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Engagement Features: Engagement features like chat, video calls, reactions, etc will help conference organizers keep attendees engaged during the conference.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These must-have features of the event platform should be part of your conference planning checklist.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-invite-speaker-and-panelist-to-conference%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Invite_Speaker_And_Panelist_To_Conference\"><\/span>5. Invite Speaker And Panelist To Conference\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When we are making a conference event planning checklist how can we miss the most essential step and that is inviting speakers and panelists to the conference? You can search for industry experts, speakers, and panelists that have the required knowledge on the topic.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Inviting speakers and industry experts should be on priority for your conference planning checklist. Your speakers will play a major role in making your conference successful, so make sure you are choosing speakers that have the expertise and provide your attendees with valuable information. Use high-quality images and videos for speaker presentations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-create-promotions-and-marketing-strategies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Create_Promotions_And_Marketing_Strategies\"><\/span>6. Create Promotions And Marketing Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While making a conference preparation checklist you will have to create promotions and marketing strategies. Your promotions and marketing strategies are an important part of the conference planning checklist. There are different platforms available that you can use for marketing and promoting your conference and some of the ways to market and promote are below:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4744\" src=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-Promotions-And-Marketing-Strategies.png\" alt=\"Create Promotions And Marketing Strategies\" width=\"685\" height=\"468\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Social Media Platforms: Social media is the best channel that you can use not just for the promotions of your conference but also for marketing it. You can use social media ads and take advantage of social media stories, posts, hashtags, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Landing Pages: Landing pages are great to promote your conference. You can offer all the necessary information regarding your conference on the landing page and use it for the promotions of the conference.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Email Marketing: A successful email marketing campaign can help you reach a larger audience and make your conference successful. You should take advantage of your already existing email database for creating an email campaign.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-prepare-for-onsight-management%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Prepare_For_On-Sight_Management\"><\/span>7. Prepare For On-Sight Management\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The conference planning checklist helps in managing all the aspects of the on-site conference. If you are hosting an on-ground conference you will need to take care of various processes like <a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/in-person-event\/conference-registration-process\/\">conference registration process<\/a>, ticketing, conference event management, etc. You should have a team that will take care of all the management on-ground. The conference event planning checklist for the on-ground event will help organizers ensure that everything during the conference goes according to the checklist.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-find-sponsors-and-vendors%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Find_Sponsors_And_Vendors\"><\/span>8. Find Sponsors And Vendors\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finding sponsors and vendors are also a huge part of the conference preparation checklist. Reaching out to the vendors for the conference event management will reduce your workload and management tasks of the events.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4745\" src=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Find-Sponsors-And-Vendors.png\" alt=\"Find Sponsors And Vendors\u00a0\" width=\"685\" height=\"468\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For the revenue generation of your conference you will need sponsors and to attract sponsors for your event you should market your events. You can pitch different sponsors as to why they should be investing in your conference etc.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your conference planning checklist can include the following vendors for the event.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Marketing Agency: If you can&#8217;t market your conference on your own you can look for a reliable marketing agency that can help you market your conference to your target audience.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Setup: For the on-ground setup you can look for vendors who can help in creating the conference setup according to your requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-evaluate-insights%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Evaluate_Insights\"><\/span>9. Evaluate Insights\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your conference planning checklist must have an insight evaluation. It is important to evaluate your event insights so that you have a complete idea about your conference. The insights will help in creating the conference event planning checklist. The insights of the conference will give you an overview of your conference performance. You can use the insights for further improvement and conference <a href=\"https:\/\/godreamcast.com\/blog\/solution\/virtual-event\/event-management-guide\/\">event management<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-follow-up%25c2%25a0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Follow_Up\"><\/span>10. Follow Up\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The last part of the conference planning checklist is asking for follow-ups. For conference event management it is important to have feedback from the individuals who have attended the conference. You can use email marketing for collecting feedback from individuals. The feedback of participants will help you gain information about the attendee&#8217;s experience. You can know where you were lacking during the conference and where you can improve, so make sure to ask for follow-up as part of your conference preparation checklist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hosting a conference can be a task only if you don&#8217;t have a proper checklist for organizing a conference. Once you decide what output you are looking for and you have a conference planning checklist, it becomes easy to host and manage a successful conference. You can either plan and host your conference just on your own or you can opt for a platform like Dreamcast that helps you in hosting a successful on-ground, virtual or hybrid conference. If you are looking for a conference platform, look no further as Dreamcast can be a perfect fit for all your conference requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680679188760\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the first step for the conference planning checklist?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The first step for planning a successful conference is deciding the goals and objectives of the conference. Once you know what outcome you are looking for it becomes easy to plan the conference further.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680679226218\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of the conference planning checklist?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Prepare in advance<br \/>Set specific goals and objectives<br \/>Do stick to your budget<br \/>Do ask for the follow-up<br \/>Don&#8217;t go over budget<br \/>Don&#8217;t forget to run the dry test for the conference platform.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680679263368\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is creating a conference planning checklist important?<\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is important to have a conference planning checklist because it will make the whole process of hosting and managing the conference easy. 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